Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Announces Major Overhaul of Anti-Terrorist Squad
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced plans to upgrade the state's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) to align with national and international standards. He emphasized significant improvements in law and order since 2017, citing a reduction in crime and increased police recruitment, including mandatory positions for women.
- 01Uttar Pradesh's Anti-Terrorist Squad is being upgraded to match national standards.
- 02Law and order has significantly improved in the state since 2017.
- 03The Chief Minister highlighted the elimination of extortion and illegal activities.
- 0420% of newly recruited police constables are women, promoting gender inclusion.
- 05The government aims to make Uttar Pradesh a model for law enforcement.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a major transformation of the state's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) during a passing-out parade for 60,244 newly recruited police constables in Lucknow. He stated that the ATS is being upgraded to align with the National Investigation Agency and other international organizations. Adityanath emphasized that since 2017, the state has seen a significant improvement in law and order, claiming that riots and parallel mafia rule have been eliminated. He noted that the police force is now being trained with advanced INSAS and SLR rifles instead of outdated .303 rifles. The Chief Minister also highlighted that 20% of the new recruits are women, reflecting a commitment to gender inclusion in law enforcement. Adityanath credited the positive changes to clear policies and intentions, asserting that Uttar Pradesh is on its way to becoming a model for law and order in India.
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The overhaul of the ATS and improvements in law enforcement could lead to a safer environment for residents, enhancing public confidence in security.
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